CLOYES GEAR & PRODUCTS, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - PARIS, Arkansas
| Employer | CLOYES GEAR & PRODUCTS, INC. |
| Address | 615 WEST WALNUT |
| City, State ZIP | PARIS, Arkansas 72855 |
| Report ID | 2015042255 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2015 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333613 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.29217, -93.73585 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee opened the shaver machine door and reached in to remove a Ford F-7 part from the clamp device. The part had not finished coasting down at the time. The employee contacted the rotating part, which pulled flesh off of his right index fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2015, a worker at CLOYES GEAR & PRODUCTS, INC. in PARIS, Arkansas suffered amputations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2,235 severe injury reports involving "Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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